Brian Walsh (Galway West, Fine Gael)

I will finish up so.

The Road Safety Authority was involved in explicit and aggressive marketing campaigns involving graphic and vivid advertising which highlighted the danger and consequences of drink driving, and that, most certainly, has had a positive and measurable effect on attitudes.

Infrastructural road improvements and advances in car safety have also contributed to the reduction. However, I am concerned about the state of some of the secondary, non-interurban roads. Given the reduced level of resources at the Minister's disposal, that is one of the significant challenges he and the Department will face.

I welcome this Bill. I look forward to a further road traffic Bill, which the Minister indicated he will introduce before the end of the year. I hope that will address other areas of concern, such as driving under the influence of other drugs. I support the Bill and its content and I commend the Minister and his staff for their work.

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